The Cardinals are committed to spreading the message of teamwork, and one way in which we do so is through the FREE Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program.
The Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program – available as an in-school assembly and/or as virtual content – is designed to educate and entertain area students in grades K-5 while answering the question, "What makes a good teammate?". Throughout the program, Fredbird and his friends emphasize teamwork through three key messages – Be Active! Be Responsible! and Be Yourself! – while using baseball as a metaphor for being prepared, working together, trying your best, and contributing your talents to reaching a goal.
Our goal for the program is for students to be able to:
- Explain the importance of physical activity and involvement in extracurricular activities
- Name three qualities that they value in themselves and their peers
- Identify adults that can help them develop skills and achieve their immediate and long-term goals
- Describe behavior that leads to success in school and in their personal lives